How Long do you have to hold the light over the item to be disinfected? The description doesn't say how long - does anyone know?thanks!
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The following is copied from the Mfg's website with regard to your question...Disinfection of items or surfaces can generally be achieved by holding the UV-C Light Wand over an object or surface for 20 seconds at a distance of approximately 2-inches.A Tip for you... check out the Halo UV Vacuum...it has a UV light on the underside of the vacuum cleaner and sanitizes and disinfects as you vacuum. This can be done on carpet and hard surfaces. Really cool item.
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Most of that huge figure for the sanitization of a King Size mattress is due to the huge surface area of the mattress and the small surface area the sanitizer covers. Yeah this gets marketed as an "all around sanitizer" but it really shines in the kitchen; countertops, cutting boards, stove tops, oven mits, you name it!
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The Verilux web site has a chart (the "kill rate data"). To kill 90% of dust mites the range is from 0.42 MINUTES for a 1 sq. cm pillow to 1602.41 Minutes for a King size mattress. There are 6 other catagories, which take less time. Go to www.verilux.com.
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The length is 21" for this full size wand, and the UV light element area is only 7" long. I didn't measure the width, I assume it is 2" or so. Pretty long. I think, due to the short length of the UV light area, probably would take up longer to sanitize a king size mattress, which requires patience and willing hands to hold it up 2" off the surface.
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this is definitely a product that is a marketing gimmick. Do you realize that 1602 minutes is 26.7 hours. One person commented that "now with the swine flu going around, I feel so much better that I have this." What really surprises me is that reputable companies are selling this product.
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Hi, my purpose for using the puck lights is for short term use. Sporadic use may be a more correct term. I use them for spot lighting short term use. If I need more light on a food project I tap on the light. I don't leave them on longer than 5 min at a time. I turn them all on if the electricity is out, do what I need to do and shut them off. I believe they are just for short term use. I believe in the directions it says not to leave them on for more than 30 min at a time
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We just bought a light from our pet store. It works just fine. Doesn't make algae and can sit on the back glass without having troubles opening the top. Hope this helped.
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These sanitizers stay on automatically for approximately 15 minutes. I agree with Amanda LC, I run at least 2 cycles, and I make sure I move the sanitizers to allow the UV light to get to all the inside area of the shoe.
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I want to buy this, but am afraid of all the leaking in the lights comment..I was thinking maybe if it was sprayed with silicone spray? Any feedback would be appreciated!
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My dual and family units turn on after placing them in units following brushing. Blue sterilizing light s stay on about 5-6 minutes.
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There is a tab in the light that needs to be removed. It's just a pull tab like the ones used to protect batteries.
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Hi Andriw, the UV lamp seems to go off and on at its own interval. There is no way to control it yourself -- it will be on sometimes, and off others. However, you could take the bulb out if you don't want the lamp on.
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Caution is always the best route to take. I have left the lamp on for 8+ hours I cannot advise on leaving it on 24/7. You may consider a light sensitive night light for 24/7 use.
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There are three or four time settings that allow you to determine how long you want the light to stay on after it's triggered. They range from a short time for testing, to several minutes. I don't remember the exact numbers of the top.
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400 45-60 min cut the too of the garlic clove so the clove are peeking out. U can do two at a time. Put a little but of Olive oil over the top of the bulbs. Do not put in dishwasher! That is the directions off the box and I have done it that way works great!
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No, leave plastic off. Do not touch the bulb. Use a towel or clean rag if handling.
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Oh forgot, don't touch the bulb, with your fingers, use clean gloves or paper towels, that`s properly why your bulb went out to begin with. I have some there lasted for 8 - 9 years.
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Steve,I believe its a great idea, I ordered this item but the quality is very poor in my opinion. The directions are a little difficult to grasp, also i said the same thing in a review to amazon. Check out some others UV sanitizers before you purchase this item. Good Luck!!
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Yes, the sanitizer light will automatically go off after the set time and you can leave your brush in the case. Works great. I like this one much better than the ones with AAA batteries. The battery life seems to last much longer.
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Lights such as these are used in food processing with quality control microbe detection systems. I have practical experience in this. I would recommend the water be contained in a transparent container and exposure should be no more than 1.5 inches to the depth you desire. Theoritically, you could have a 3 inch diameter container and move the light the circumference of the container holding the light in position for minimum of 5 minutes on each side. Yes this will destroy microbes present in water that the light hits, but the microbes must have enough exposure. Brush up on UVC wavelength vs microbes and qualitative analysis is recommended for best and safest results. Be well. Lights such as these are used in food processing with quality control microbe detection systems. I have practical experience in this. I would recommend the water be contained in a transparent container and exposure should be no more than 1.5 inches to the depth you desire. Theoritically, you could have a 3 inch diameter container and move the light the circumference of the container holding the light in position for minimum of 5 minutes on each side. Yes this will destroy microbes present in water that the light hits, but the microbes must have enough exposure. Brush up on UVC wavelength vs... » Read More Lights such as these are used in food processing with quality control microbe detection systems. I have practical experience in this. I would recommend the water be contained in a transparent container and exposure should be no more than 1.5 inches to the depth you desire. Theoritically, you could have a 3 inch diameter container and move the light the circumference of the container holding the light in position for minimum of 5 minutes on each side. Yes this will destroy microbes present in water that the light hits, but the microbes must have enough exposure. Brush up on UVC wavelength vs microbes and qualitative analysis is recommended for best and safest results. Be well. « Show Less
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You cannot! When the unit fails, you toss it. These are disposable like printers. It does not pay to fix them. The lamp is all sealed, nothing to service. The reasoning behind this is that LED's last a few thousand hours and should give you about 3-5 years of service with normal use.